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Covid-19 - GCSE Biology - Infection and Disease - CORONAVIRUS REMOTE LEARNING PACK
Remote / home learning pack for the entire Infection and Disease GCSE AQA Biology topic. (Thought this would be a very topical and interesting thing to learn about given the relevance of it in the current situation we are in)
Instructions included for teacher setting the work. Work emailed out or uploaded onto Google classroom or whatever is equivalent for you.
Includes a starter YouTube clip, some comprehension and then recall and exam questions. Mark scheme included for students to self-mark their answers too.
Work could be submitted as a Google doc/emailed/ on paper and picture taken.
I hope this comes in useful for you in this challenging period we are in.
Early Brain Development - NEW AQA GCSE PSYCHOLOGY (1-9)
Whole lesson for early brain development from the new GCSE AQA Psychology spec (first teach 2017).
Lesson covers the structures and functions of the brain and the roles of nature and nurture in early brain development.
AQA GCSE Biology (9-1) Paper 2 Past Exam Question Pack
AQA GCSE Biology (9-1) past paper questions for paper 2. Includes mark scheme. (Triple AND Combined)
AQA GCSE Biology (9-1) - Paper 2 Revision Mats - Triple Sciences (Biology Only)
Revision mats covering all the content (nervous and hormonal control, genetics and reproduction and ecology) for paper 2 of the new AQA GCSE Biology spec (9-1). For triple sciences (biology only) and for both higher and foundation tiers.
Best printed on to A3 paper.
AQA A Level Psychology - 16 Marker Planning Sheet
Planning sheet for writing 16 markers in A Level Psychology
A Level Biology - Biological Molecules Revision Booklet
Revision booklet for the Biological Molecules topic from A Level Biology. Intended for OCR, however can be used for AQA and Edexcel.
Includes recall sections, exam questions and organises all the biological molecules separately.
Can be used for revision lessons or extended homeworks (I used to set my students to complete 1-2 pages per week for homework whilst teaching the topic in lessons) or can also be used as an interleaving project. (Especially if some Y13 pupils need some brushing up on Y12 content!)
AQA A Level Psychology Year 2 - Biopsychology - Neurons & Synaptic Transmission
Lessons for the Biopsychology unit for AQA A Level Psychology - year 2.
Complete lessons (about 1-2 hours of content), including powerpoint, worksheets, and exam questions. Covering the following specification points:
The structure and function of sensory, relay and motor neurons. The process of synaptic transmission, including reference to neurotransmitters, excitation and inhibition.
9 MARK EXAM QUESTION PLANNING SHEETS - GCSE AQA PSYCHOLOGY (9-1)
How to write a 9 mark answer for the new GCSE AQA Psychology (9-1).
Includes planning sheets allocated with AO1/AO2/AO3 marks for 9 mark questions with and without a scenarious given.
Also includes a powerpoint with a model question and answer showing marking breakdowns.
Can be used for any topics across the Psychology course.
REVISION LESSON - Language, Thought & Communication - AQA GCSE Psychology (9-1)
Whole lesson (can take up 1-2 hours) of revision for the Language, Thought and Communication topic.
Includes a recall honeycomb mindmap. (Instructions on the powerpoint on how to use). And exam questions with a mark scheme.
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BRAIN AND NEUROPSYCHOLOGY TOPIC - AQA GCSE PSYCHOLOGY (9-1)
All lessons for the entire Brain and Neuropsychology topic. (AQA GCSE PSYCHOLOGY NEW SPEC 9-1)
Can also download my FREE resource of the RAG/Checklist for this topic to assist with your planning/ scheme of work.
Structure and function of the nervous system
The divisions of the human nervous system: central and
peripheral (somatic and autonomic), basic functions of
these divisions.
The autonomic nervous system and the fight or flight response.
The James-Lange theory of emotion.
Neuron structure and function Sensory, relay and motor neurons. Synaptic transmission: release and reuptake of neurotransmitters.
Excitation and inhibition. An understanding of how these processes interact.
Hebb’s theory of learning and neuronal growth.
Structure and function of the brain Brain structure: frontal lobe, temporal lobe, parietal lobe, occipital lobe and cerebellum.
Basic function of these structures.
Localisation of function in the brain: motor, somatosensory, visual, auditory and language areas.
Penfield’s study of the interpretive cortex.
An introduction to neuropsychology Cognitive neuroscience: how the structure and function of the brain relate to behaviour and cognition.
The use of scanning techniques to identify brain functioning: CT, PET and fMRI scans.
Tulving’s ‘gold’ memory study.
A basic understanding of how neurological damage, eg stroke or injury can affect motor abilities and behaviour.
5.1.1 Communication and Homeostasis Checklist - OCR A Level Biology
PDF of the student checklist for 5.1.1 Communication and Homeostasis Checklist - OCR A Level Biology. Usually give this to students at the beginning of the topic so they can have this in front of their topic notes.
What is homeostasis? (5.1.1 Communication & Homeostasis a-c)
First lesson from 5.1.1 Communication and Homeostasis (spec point a-c):
(a) the need for communication systems in multicellular organisms
To include the need for animals and plants to respond to changes in the internal and external environment and to coordinate the activities of different organs.
(b) the communication between cells by cell signalling
To include signalling between adjacent cells and signalling between distant cells.
© the principles of homeostasis
To include the differences between receptors and effectors, and the differences between negative feedback and positive feedback.
Includes detailed lesson content, a video and summary questions.
Endotherms & Ectotherms (OCR A Level Biology - 5.1.1 Communication & Homeostasis d)
Full lesson for Spec point d of 5.1.1 OCR A Level Biology - 5.1.1 Communication & Homeostasis. Including:
( d) the physiological and behavioural responses involved in temperature control in ectotherms and endotherms.
To include:
• endotherms – peripheral temperature receptors, the role of the hypothalamus and effectors in skin and muscles; behavioural responses
• ectotherms – behavioural responses.
• An opportunity to monitor physiological functions in ectotherms and/or endotherms.
Includes detailed content, summary questions, videos and exam questions and answers.
PAG 11.2 Daphnia Heart Rate Response to Changes in Surrounding Medium (OCR A Level Biology)
Powerpoint for 5.1.1 Communication and Homeostasis - PAG 11.2: “An opportunity to monitor physiological functions in ectotherms and/or endotherms.”
I use this for the required practical (PAG) lesson after teaching about ectothermic animals. So I’ll explain what Daphnia are and the overall methodology of the investigation, along with showing the students some videos and then let them do the practical.
Brain and Neuropsychology RAG sheet/ topic check list -AQA GCSE Psychology (9-1)
A RAG list/ lesson check list for the Brain and Neuropsychology topic for the new AQA GCSE Psychology spec. I use this to stick in the front of exercise books and is a good starter/plenary to summarise each lesson title.
Tulving's 'Gold' Memory Study - Brain and Neuropsychology GCSE AQA Psychology (9-1 new spec)
Simple and straightforward lesson on Tulving’s ‘gold’ memory study (a key study) from the new GCSE AQA Psychology spec.
Includes an exam question starter activity and a key study diamond (foldable activity) to fill in the study.
Does require the use of pages 164-165 of the AQA GCSE Psychologt textbook. (A handout of the study which includes the aims/methodology/results/conclusion/evaluation will do however).
AQA NEW SPEC GCSE Biology (9-1) REVISION MINDMAPS- Cells and Organisation
x3 Revision Mindmaps - A3 size covering all of the Cells and Organisation content from paper 1 of AQA GCSE Biology (9-1).
Can do it over 1-3 revision lessons.
Cancer Full Lesson and Exam Questions - AQA GCSE BIOLOGY (9-1)
Complete lesson on Cancer for the new AQA GCSE Biology spec (9-1). Includes exam question and answers and many other fast paced activities. Differentiated resources included too.
Language affecting View of World (Colour&Recall) Sapir-Whorf 9 Mark Exam Q GCSE AQA PSYCHOLOGY (9-1)
Full lesson on Language affecting our view of the world. Covers spec points:
The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis: thinking depends on language.
Variation in recall of events and recognition of colours, eg in Native American cultures.
Also includes 9 mark exam question, exam question plan and mark scheme.
Relationship between Language & Thought - Piaget & Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis AQA GCSE PSYCHOLOGY (9-1)
Complete lesson on the relationship between language and thought. Presentation and work sheets covering Piaget’s theory of language depending on thought and the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis of thinking depending on language. Also covers the evaluation of both.
Also includes exam style questions and mark schemes. This should cover about 1 hours worth of content.